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Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches
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Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches

Item # 407008

$2.75

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Strikes like a match and burns for 12 minutes to light campfires and outdoor grills.

  • No need for liquid starters, kindling or paper
  • Clean-burning, odorless and non-toxic; won't affect food's taste
  • Eight per package

Flammable item - must be sent via surface (ground) shipping. Sorry, no air shipping. Can not be sent to Alaska, Hawaii, APO, FPO or international addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 407008

This item contains hazardous or flammable materials and is restricted to surface shipping only.

Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches Specs

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Dimensions6 x 1 x 0.38 inches

Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches Customer Reviews

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Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches
 
4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (5)
  • Functional (5)
  • Compact (4)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (5)
    • Campgrounds (5)
    • Survival (5)
    • Winter camping (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (5)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Sep

    28

    2007

    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    You can't *not* start a fire with these

    By Pet me I

    from Washington, DC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Functional

    Cons

    • Bulky
    • Hard to separate
    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Survival
    • Winter Camping

    Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

    A bit on the bulky side, but you can take only what you need. They burn for several minutes and work great at getting even wet kindling going. Great in winter too in low temps. I keep two in my pack for wet, cold, or windy conditions where a standard match just isn't enough. Have had one box last me a very long time though they get hard to separate and break in half as they get older.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    17

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    i had fire

    By woods,d

    from Los Gatos

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to Use
    • Functional
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Backpacking
      • River
      • Survival
      • Winter Camping

      Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

      Used these in a deep canyon with a river, it was cold everything was wet, even the fallen pine needles wouldn't light. threw one of these in with the normal kindling. Fire.
      Seriously tho, it was damp, misty, wet. even with the fire going the wood was dripping moisture, these things work.
      I don't take a whole box when im out, I pu a couple in a ziplock, but they are ALWAYS there.
      10 essentials.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      1

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Starts fires in rainstorms

      By Tam S

      from Washington, D.C.

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy to Use
      • Functional
      • Lightweight
      • Long-lasting flame
      • Reliable
      • Substantial flame

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds

        Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

        These are a permanent part of my camp kit. Have started fires in storms with these. I always have 4 or 5 boxes when camping. Priceless assistance on a cold, damp day.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        4

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Definetly a Great Buy

        By Matt the Eagle Scout

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Functional
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Difficult to Use

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Survival
        • Winter Camping

        Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

        The Strike-A-Fire Matches work great, the only done side is that it takes some getting used to get them started. With a little practice, this work great for any adventure.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        12

        2008

         
        4.0

        dont leave home without them!

        By redd

        from Knoxville, TN

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Survival
          • Trips
          • Winter Camping

          Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

          it would be a sin to go on any backpacking or camping trip without these. i have started fires with these sticks in temperatures below 15 degrees with snow on the ground . great way to get your fire going and very easy to use and very reliable. dont leave home without them!!

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          5

          2007

           
          5.0

          Great idea!

          By Tsukai

          from Albuquerque, New Mexico

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Journey-man Mountaineer, Survivalist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy to Use
          • Functional
          • Lightweight
          • Strong construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • Survival
            • Trips
            • Winter Camping

            Comments about Diamond Strike-a-Fire Matches:

            This is an awesome idea, to create a fire starting product such as this. Bring these along, just-in-case your stranded and the wood around you is too wet to start around you. This has a fire starter along with the kindling. Remember to be extremely cautious while using these outdoors.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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